The new edition of The DefenseLine, a publication of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association, contains notable recognition for two Murphy & Grantland attorneys. On cover of the Spring 2017 edition (Volume 45 Number 1), M&G shareholder Anthony Livoti is pictured with the group’s new officers. Livoti is the President-Elect. Additionally, Elizabeth M. McMillan […]
Archives for June 2017
Legal Assistance for Survivors of Trafficking (LAST) CLE
The following is an invitation from the Greenville County Bar Association. M&G attorney Elliott Daniels, a member of the S.C. Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Task Force, is on the faculty for the program. The Greenville Bar Association is partnering with the Federal Bar Association to educate lawyers to represent human trafficking victims. This CLE will […]
J.R. Murphy on the Deteriorating Quality of Communication in the Law Industry
Earlier this year, J.R. Murphy spoke with the business news publication Metro Columbia CEO about the state of the legal industry in South Carolina. In a newly published video from the interview, the publication featured excerpts of J.R. remarking on how there is less civility than when his legal career began more than 20 years […]
Kerri A. Rupert Joins Murphy & Grantland
Growth continues at Columbia civil defense firm. Columbia, SC – Attorney Kerri Rupert has joined Murphy & Grantland as an associate. Rupert is the fourth attorney to join the civil defense firm since this past December (Porter, Kennedy, Walker). Rupert comes to M&G from another corporate defense firm in Columbia and previously worked as Senior […]
Quick Tips: Risk Reduction for Hurricane Season
Businesses and individuals can take steps to reduce risk from wind and rain of hurricanes and tropical systems. TREE TROUBLE: Check for dead or week limbs and trunks. If there is tree damage and insurance coverage applies, the property owner will likely be on the hook for a deductible. Businesses and individuals can be liable […]